Energy Production
1.7 MWp
of renewable energy was installed
1.9 GWh
of clean energy is produced
600
tonnes of CO2 are avoided
Project details
Client: The To Dream project
Date: 2024
Location: Turin, Italy
Company Description
The To Dream project is a concrete example of how renewable energy can be seamlessly integrated into sustainable urban development. The initiative is part of one of the most significant urban regeneration projects in Italy, developed on the former Michelin industrial site in Turin, covering a total area of 270,000 sqm. Today, it has been transformed into a multifunctional district combining retail, leisure, services, dining and office spaces, redefining the concept of an open urban mall.
“To Dream was designed to be much more than a shopping center. It is a new urban space, open and accessible, designed for people, the local community and the environment. The photovoltaic system developed with Helexia is one of the key elements that allows us to turn these commitments into reality and to look at the future more responsibly.”
Giuseppe Spissu, Shopping Center Manager of To Dream
Service Description
Within this context, Helexia developed, financed and implemented a rooftop photovoltaic system under an ESCo (Energy Service Company) model. The project involves a fully Helexia-funded investment, covering the entire lifecycle of the installation—from design and construction to operation, maintenance and performance optimization.
The system is composed of two rooftop photovoltaic plants, with a total installed capacity of nearly 1.7 MWp. Commissioned at the end of 2024, it generates approximately 1.9 GWh of renewable energy per year, avoiding more than 600 tonnes of CO₂ emissions—equivalent to the annual energy consumption of around 800 households or the planting of over 16,000 trees.
The energy produced is largely self-consumed by the site, contributing to increased energy efficiency and reduced reliance on conventional energy sources. At the same time, the project enhances the value of underutilized urban spaces, such as rooftops, transforming them into active contributors to the energy transition.
“We are proud to have contributed to this urban regeneration project that combines innovation and sustainability. The To Dream project is a concrete demonstration of how it is possible to reduce CO₂ emissions and generate clean energy while integrating seamlessly into an urban environment. With this initiative, Helexia Italy not only supports the energy needs of the shopping center but also contributes to transforming a former industrial area into a greener space, benefiting both the local community and the city of Turin.”
— Giovanna Andrea Licata, Country Director of Helexia Italy
The adopted model allows the client to immediately benefit from the generated energy without any upfront investment (no CAPEX), while improving both environmental performance and site competitiveness. This approach reflects Helexia’s positioning as an integrated partner for the energy transition, combining technical expertise, financing capabilities and operational excellence.
“This project is a concrete example of how sustainability can also create economic value. The investment model adopted allows the client to immediately benefit from the energy produced, without upfront costs, while improving both environmental performance and site competitiveness.”
— Angela Cea, CFO of Helexia Italy
